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Finally, I started working on the brake calipers to replace the seals. I noticed, When I unscrew the brake hose (metal one) from the caliper, the brake fluid starts to drip. Is there a way to block the fluid from dripping? A friend mechanic who works at the brake repair shop (not Audi though), told me to squeeze the flexible rubber hose with pliers. I see that rubber hose is very hard to squeeze and I don't want to rick damaging it.

What is the best way to remove that brake line/hose from the caliper?

absolutcq20v

Or just let it drain out and bleed new fluid through the entire system. It's an inexpensive maint. item and you'll only need a little over one of those small bottles.

Kris Hansen

stick a golf tee in the end.

CHof

He's right, use Vice Grips (protect hose from sharp teeth with thin strips of wood - paint stirring rod is perfect)or a small "C" clamp. Shouldn't take a tremendous amount of force to stop the flow. You're just compressing it enough to seal it just enough.

Not a new technique, or something that will damage the hose if done carefully. Been doing this for many years on all types of vehicles large & small.

OneGuyInCA

clamping a brake hose I suppose..

Kris Hansen

I do it too, but on old lines, it's easy to damage them...